I'm expanding my computational biology toolkit in rust. Of recent interest is optimizing long-range molecular dynamics forces on GPU and SIMD, adding support to generate lipid membranes and LNPs, and a 3D small molecule editor with integrated dynamics.
Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
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Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#182I am working on a paper about solving the Royal Game of Ur, one of the world's oldest board games. We solved it a while ago, and are now trying to get more formal about it (https://royalur.net/solved).
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#183Release a CLI for my open source project: https://github.com/aperoc/toolkami
It is a modified version of Shopify's CEO Tobi try implementation[0]. It extends his implementation with sandboxing capabilities and designed with functional core, imperative shell in mind.
I had success using it to manage multiple coding agents at once.
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#184Plugging away with reviews of Genrative AI tech with detailed comparisons. I announced the launch on HN a while ago, thought I’d use this month’s for a status update. I just took Qwen-Image and Google’s image AIs for a spin and I keep a side by side comparison of many of them. https://generative-ai.review/2025/09/september-2025-image-ge... and I evaluated all the major 3D Asset creators: https://generative-ai.review/…
Thanks, the 3D asset creators are very interesting. I'm working on LLM -> CAD tool (for 3d printing) and your post confirms that I should keep my focus, because there is so much other things to do (uv unwrapping!) if you are targeting games for example.
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#185yet another nvr (in python). also trying to make a switch for hpm style rocker light switches. these things are devilish. the switch requires a lot of force at a strange angle but i dont want to break it so knowing nothing about mechanical stuff ive had to learn about slip clutches, idling gears, worm gears, ratchet wheels. rack and pinions (ofc. from a hobbyist perspective). i know theres a switchbot and a fingerbot but neither of those will work with that type of switch unless you tape some sort of torque lever onto the light (which i dont want to do). its a rabbit hole :/
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#186Continuing to work on a Low Power FM community radio station for the East San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. We have started promoting and putting on local events and are trying to fund raise to build out the station. Raising money is hard! We did a big show in Burbank where several hundred people showed up but we only netted $800 after expenses. :( We were featured on our local NPR syndicate which is neat: https://…
I wish you good luck.
This might be a naive question which you've probably been asked plenty of times before so I'm sorry of I'm being tedious here.
Is it really worth the effort and expense to have a real radio station these days? Wouldn't an online stream be just as effective if it was promoted well locally?
A few years ago a friend who was very much involved in a local community group which I was also somewhat interested in asked me if I wanted to help build a low power FM station. He asked me because I know something about radio since I was into ham radio etc.
I was skeptical that it was worth the effort. The nerdy part of me would have enjoyed doing it but I couldn't help thinking that an online stream would probably reach as many people without the hassle and expensive of a transmitter, antenna etc.
I know it's a toss up. Every car has an FM radio. Not everyone is going to have a phone plugged in to Android Auto or Apple Car Play and have a good data plan and have a solid connection.
I also pointed out that the technical effort is probably the small part compared to producing interesting content.
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#187I started a newsletter that tries to recreate the original magic of stumble upon. It features cool random stuff from across the internet. I believe the old internet is still alive and well. Just harder to find now. https://randomdailyurls.com
Jm2c post the latest randomdaily on the homepage, or the top of the archive. Should be the first thing I see.
People won't read and skim all of those CTA, instead trie to give them an "aha, interesting" asap.
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#188I’ve got a side project going that’s a browser extension (starting with Safari + Sign in with Apple) intended to add a comment layer to the internet as a whole. I’m calling it Chaffiti (https://chaffiti.com).
The idea is to enable a comment section on any webpage, right as you’re browsing. Viewing a Zillow listing? See what people are excited about with the property. Wonder what people think about a tourist attraction? It’ll be right there. Want to leave your referral or promo code on a checkout page for others? Post it.
Not sure what the business model will look like just yet. Just the kind of thing I wish existed compared to needing to venture out to a third party (traditional social media / forums etc) to see others’ thoughts on something I’m viewing online. I welcome any feedback!
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#189I am working on a vertically integrated agentic AI platform: https://chatbotkit.com.
The main idea is to bring as many of the agentic tools and features into a single cohesive platform as much as possible so that we can unlock more useful AI use-cases.
Re: Ask HN: What are you working on? (October 2025)
#190Keeping my damn job and sanity, economy is cooked.